Having a pleasant home life is critical to your well-being. You won't be able to spend much time with family if you always give in to your employer's demands. Be more proactive about protecting your personal life. The next time your boss wants you to cancel a holiday or family outing for the sake of work, put your foot down. You hate confrontation, but it's sometimes the only way to resolve an ongoing problem. There's no reason you should be expected to drop everything for the sake of work.